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The name "Diamond" comes from the Greek word "Adamas",
which means unconquerable-suggesting the eternity of love. Diamonds are
found in white, yellow, red, rosy, blue and black colors. A diamond is
believed to be beneficial to its owner, if it cannot be cut by any other
substance, is light, cleaves through water like a ray of light, is
glossy and similar in luster to lightening, fire or the rainbow. Some
are of the opinion that women wishing to have sons should not wear a
diamond. But astrology also says that a diamond that is triangular or
trigonal is productive of good results to women desiring male children.
A diamond is supposed to bestow wisdom, joy and courage to the wearer.
The diamond with a red or yellow shade is said to be beneficial and
auspicious for political leaders and administrators holding high
position. The one with white shade is suitable for those engaged in
religious, social and spiritual works. The one with yellow color is said
to be beneficial and auspicious to industrialists, businessmen,
financiers etc. it is also said that the wearer of diamond is protected
from bad influences of evil spirits and snakebites. Sorcery and Tantras
does not harm him. Diamonds are also known to cure all brain diseases,
pituitary & pineal glands. It draws out toxicity and is also a poison
remedy.
Diamond is the anniversary gemstone for the 30th and 60th year of
marriage.
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